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Points to ponder while servicing your brakes.

By Darrin Boehm
January 4, 2022
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Are you someone who loves driving fast? Does speed thrill you even on the most dangerous routes? Then you should read this article to understand how you can make your fast driving safer and stable so that no harm comes to you or anyone around you.

While speeding down a highway or taking a risky curve, danger should be anticipated to avoid any collateral damage. The braking system of your car is not only a mechanical component that aids in maneuvering the vehicle but also a standard safety feature. Without brakes, it is impossible to drive any vehicle.

Modern fast cars cannot afford to go with conventional brakes. This is mainly because of the late response time and skidding effect of the conventional brake system. This is why most car manufactures have shifted to the use of disc brakes in their new models.

The quality of a disc brake system depends on the parts that are used. Acquiring major parts like disc brake calipers from reputed companies should be made a mandatory step. This can greatly help in improving the quality of the disc brake system, thus escalating the safety of your car.

The main parts of a disc brake system are as follows:

  • Brake disc or rotors
  • Brake pads
  • Brake calipers,
  • Piston
  • Anti-rattle clips
  • Bleeder screw

Maintenance of disc brakes

The brakes of your car are the most prone to wear off as it is always under friction. This is why it is important to check for signs of wear and tear in your brake frequently. This can greatly help in ensuring the safety of your ride.

The brake pads are the mechanical component that undergoes maximum wear off. This is because the piston pushes the pads against the rotor to slow down the wheel on the application of the brake. This will result in the slowing down of the disc and affect the wheel. Care should be taken while changing the pads once they are worn off.

The brake caliper houses pads and discs. It holds the whole system together. The caliper also undergoes constant lateral push from the piston. So it should be checked for wear and maintained with care. The caliper is the most important part of a disc brake system as needs to be replaced in case of wear and tear.

In short, the braking system of your car is more important than your engine because a fast car is only as fast as the brake it can apply.

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